STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Montreal Impact – 25.07.2020

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After the thrill of winning #MLSisBack Group A with seven points from nine, Orlando City SC now face Montreal Impact. The Round-of-16 matchup will decide who claims a place in the quarter-finals.

After going unbeaten in three group stage matches, Oscar Pareja has brought a feel-good factor back to The City Beautiful. This game is another huge opportunity to show MLS just how much progression we’ve made in a short space of time. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Philadelphia Union vs Orlando City SC – 20.07.2020

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After a 1-3 victory against New York City FC in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their final Group A game against Philadelphia Union with qualification already sealed.

Not the final Group A game we were expecting after Nashville SC were withdrawn, both the Lions and Union have already qualified after each securing two wins from two. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: New York City FC vs Orlando City SC – 14.07.2020

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After a rousing 2-1 win against Inter Miami in the #MLSisBack Tournament, Orlando City SC face their next Group A game against 2015 MLS expansion rivals New York City FC.

A familiar foe to Lions supporters everywhere, The Pigeons hit the turf at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex after losing 0-1 against Philadelphia Union in their first group game. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami – 08.07.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, we finally have an Orlando City SC fixture this week and what a fixture too!

There won’t be any supporters but every soccer fan is relieved we’re finally getting the #MLSisBack Tournament underway with the inaugural Florida Derby – Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami. Continue reading

Are these Orlando City SC’s 10 best goals in MLS so far?

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With the COVID-19 outbreak causing chaos worldwide, Major League Soccer today extended the suspension of league play until May.

With no Orlando City SC fixture scheduled until May 10th at the very earliest, Orlando City UK used this self-isolation period to compile what we think are the Lions’ 10 best goals in MLS to date. Continue reading

STATS PREVIEW: Orlando City SC vs Real Salt Lake – 29.02.2020

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After all of the waiting and anticipation, a brand new era is set to begin. Oscar Pareja will make his Lions debut in Orlando City SC‘s 2020 home opener against Real Salt Lake.

Starting at home for a sixth consecutive season in Major League Soccer, Orlando City UK will be attending the game at Exploria Stadium LIVE. All City supporters will hope 2020 is finally the year we reach the MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… the leaked 2020 Orlando City SC away jersey

TodoSobreCamisetas.com today leaked the first image of the new 2020 Orlando City SC away jersey – “Heart & Sol” – that is the Lions’ fourth road design in Major League Soccer to date.

Replacing the 2018/19 “Origin White” jersey that has been worn over the past two seasons, the new Adidas threads are based on the new 1994-inspired MLS template that has already received mixed reviews online. Continue reading

Orlando City SC’s complete 2020 MLS schedule finally revealed

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Following the release of Orlando City SC‘s first two 2020 Major League Soccer fixtures earlier this month, Lions supporters today learned when each of their 32 other remaining fixtures will be played.

With all MLS franchises’ complete schedules released today, televised games can now be circled, long-haul road trips can be planned, and of course, supporters can start mapping out Orlando City SC‘s quest to reach the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. Continue reading

5 things you didn’t know about Orlando City SC head coach Oscar Pareja

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Well, well, well. There’s finally a new face in the Orlando City SC dugout with the Lions announcing the appointment of Oscar Pareja as City’s fourth full-time head coach yesterday.

No stranger to Major League Soccer yet somebody a little unfamiliar to us, Orlando City UK listed five things you didn’t know about our new Colombian boss. Continue reading

Twitter reacts to… Cristian Higuita’s Orlando City SC exit

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The last remaining survivor from Orlando City SC‘s inaugural 2015 MLS roster was cut yesterday as news broke that Cristian Higuita is departing Central Florida this winter.

Still pending official confirmation from Orlando City SC, the popular Colombian visited Broken Strings Brewery to say his farewells to the Lions’ supporter groups in a sad ending for the 25-year-old. Continue reading